Backup Repository Encryption Not Enabled
Your primary backup repository is not using encryption for data at rest. This poses a significant security risk as sensitive backup data could be exposed if storage media is compromised.
Recommended Actions:
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Enable repository encryption using AES-256 algorithm
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Create and securely store encryption password in your password manager
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Perform a new full backup after enabling encryption
Exchange VSS Writer Timeout Issues
The Exchange-Incremental backup job has failed 3 times in the past week due to VSS Writer timeout during snapshot creation. This is causing backup windows to be missed.
Recommended Actions:
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Increase VSS timeout value in registry to 1800 seconds (from current 300 seconds)
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Restart Microsoft Exchange Information Store service during maintenance window
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Run Exchange Best Practice Analyzer to identify potential Exchange issues
VM Cluster CBT Inconsistency
Changed Block Tracking (CBT) inconsistency detected on VM-Cluster-Daily job. This may be caused by recent VM storage vMotion or host maintenance, resulting in longer backup times and increased network traffic.
Recommended Actions:
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Schedule a full backup during weekend maintenance window
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Reset CBT for affected VMs through vSphere client
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Review recent infrastructure changes that may have triggered CBT inconsistency
Backup Storage Optimization Opportunity
Analysis of your backup storage usage patterns indicates that enabling deduplication could reduce storage requirements by approximately 35%. This would extend your current storage capacity and reduce costs.
Recommended Actions:
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Enable built-in deduplication feature on repository storage
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Adjust block size to 4MB for optimal deduplication ratio
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Schedule initial deduplication process during low-activity period
Outdated Backup Agent Versions
Multiple backup agents are running outdated versions with known security vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-8765). These vulnerabilities could potentially be exploited to gain unauthorized access to backup data.
Recommended Actions:
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Update all backup agents to version 11.5.0.2456 or higher
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Implement automated agent update policy
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Verify agent connectivity after updates